By Dialogue Queen
Napa Valley
California is known for its great wineries. The climate in California and ample land has made it an ideal location for growing vineyards and bringing delicious wine to the world. California wineries produce more than 90 percent of all wine consumed in the
United States each year. While there are more than 2,000 local producers in the state, 35 large wineries are responsible for 85 percent of those cases. There are many great wineries in the world, but California definitely has some of the best.
South Coast Winery
More than just a winery, this spa and resort was named the state winery of the year in California by the California State Fair. Each of its 76 villas has a fireplace, spa and terrace that overlooks the vineyards. Of course you can taste many different wines and then unwind with a meal at the Mediterranean restaurant or have a treatment at the day spa. It's a beautiful setting for a weekend getaway and close enough to downtown Temecula that you can go shopping, take in some sights or even visit other local wineries.
South Coast Winery
34843 Rancho California Road
Temecula, California 92591
Phone: (951) 587-9463
wineresort.com
Jarvis Winery
Take an intimate stroll through a historic winery in the heart of Napa. Led in small groups of 10 people or less, the tours allow you to see the vineyards, barrel room, press and aging cellar and then have a tasting in the unique underground tasting facility. Enjoy at least six different kinds of wine accompanied with cheese and crackers. You'll also get to see an underground steam room and waterfall in the large cave where some hidden rooms house an impressive collection of amethyst geodes.
Jarvis Winery
2970 Monticello Rd
Napa, California 94558
Phone: (800) 255-5280
jarviswines.com
Spring Mountain Vineyard
Set on 845 acres, this unique beauty is fairly new to Napa Valley. The variations of elevation provide great grounds for using different growing techniques and bringing out various flavors from the grapes. The 1980s soap opera "Falcon Crest" used the property's mansion at the front of the show, so the land is rich with history. The current tour includes a tour of the caves, a barn with artifacts and wine tasting inside the mansion.
Spring Mountain Vineyard
2805 Spring Mountain Road
St. Helena, California 94574
Phone: (877) 769-4637
springmtn.com
About the Author:
Dialogue Queen has been writing more than five years. She has a degree in screenwriting and has taught college screenwriting classes. She has been published on several online sites and smaller print magazines as well as written a book for actors currently on the marketplace.
Photo Credits:
sonoma and napa valley, california image by Chee-Onn Leong from
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